The United Kingdom and France successfully seized a suspected russian tanker through the use of a deceptive transmission. Reports from Gazeta Express, dated March 20, 2026, at 13:24, detailed the apprehension of the vessel. French authorities confirmed the action via social media platform X, stating that President Macron announced the French Navy had taken control of the Deyna.
This development was further reported by The Independent, relayed through Gazeta Express. Macron’s statement highlighted the concerning behavior of these ships. He asserted that they were deliberately avoiding international sanctions and disregarding maritime law.
According to the French President, these ships were exploiting the ongoing conflict to gain financial advantage and support russia’s military operations. Local officials confirmed that the French Navy boarded the Mozambican-flagged oil tanker in the Western Mediterranean Sea. The vessel had been detected after transmitting a false signal.
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The United Kingdom and France took control of a suspected Russian ship by employing a fabricated signal.